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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.47, 562.32 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.47, 562.32 and 267.69 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.47 : 562.32 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.47/562.32 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.47x = 562.32 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.47x = 150,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,527.44/407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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